Head – Mechanical Automation

3 hours ago

Bengaluru Karnataka India, Karnataka SUN Mobility Full time

Head – Mechanical (Automation & Robotics)

Location: Bangalore


Role Overview:-

We are seeking an accomplished engineering leader with deep expertise in industrial automation, robotics, and electro-mechanical product development. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams and delivering complex automation projects end-to-end across automotive, chemical, electronics, or energy sectors.

Experience in battery swapping systems, automated machinery, AI-enabled diagnostics, and high-speed motion platforms is highly desirable.

This role will drive automation architecture, robotic systems development, product innovation, homologation, and system integration for next-generation battery swapping stations and intelligent machine systems.


Key Responsibilities

1. Automation & Robotics Leadership

  • Lead the design and development of automation systems, robotic mechanisms, and battery swapping architectures.
  • Oversee concept development, detailed mechanical design, electrical & controls engineering, and software integration.
  • Develop cost-efficient, robust automation solutions including gantry systems, hybrid robots, pick-and-place systems, leak-detection systems, ultrasonic automation, and high-precision servo/linear motion systems.
  • Drive innovation in electro-mechanical systems, automation frameworks, and intelligent diagnostics.

2. Product Development & Homologation

  • Lead end-to-end development of electro-mechanical and robotic products, including next-gen battery swapping stations.
  • Ensure compliance with AIS-038 and all relevant regulatory & industry standards.
  • Lead prototype development, testing, reliability validation, field trials, and design refinement.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams for product integration, performance engineering, and manufacturing scalability.

Required Skills & Experience

Technical Expertise

  • 15–25 years of experience in Automation, Robotics, SPM, Machine Design, Mechatronics, or Industrial Machinery.
  • Strong hands-on experience with:
  • PLC/SCADA systems: Rockwell, Omron, Siemens
  • Servo motion systems, drives, linear motors, AGVs/AMRs
  • Vision systems, sensors, safety circuits, and industrial control components
  • CAD/CAE Tools: SolidWorks, CATIA, Inventor, Ansys
  • Experience in:
  • Robotic platform development
  • Automated packing/assembly lines
  • High-speed industrial machinery
  • Robotics integration & motion control
  • Deep understanding of pneumatics, hydraulics, control systems, system dynamics, and motion analysis.

Domain Experience (Preferred)

  • Electric Vehicles (EV), battery swapping, or energy storage systems
  • Automotive, chemical, electronics, high-precision manufacturing
  • Experience leading large automation/robotics programs in a product development environment

Key Leadership Competencies

  • Strategic technology leadership and roadmap creation
  • Strong people management and cross-functional collaboration
  • Vendor, partner, and external ecosystem management
  • Innovation-driven mindset with strong problem-solving capability
  • Ability to deliver complex systems under aggressive timelines

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